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Short facts about Eric
Living in: Umeå, comes from Houston, Texas
Family: Wife, two children, dog, many disgruntled house plants
Interests: Science, movies, cooking, playing sports, card games, gardening
Me in three words: Work in progress
Favorite comedy: The movie "O Brother Where Art Thou" comes to mind, or perhaps the TV show "Community"
Favorite comedian and role model: I love the comedy of Seth Meyers and Tina Fey.
My favorite joke: It is like my favorite food. It depends on the day and context.
Makes me laugh: Lots of things. I am pretty jovial.
Does in five years: Similar but better, I hope.
Spends a free Sunday: I have kids. There is no such thing as a free Sunday.
Three top places in Umeå: Ica Maxi. Nature reserves. Duå
Umeå in three words: Getting better daily
Talent I have (no one knew): Good at air hockey.
I stood on stage for the first time: Ummm an elementary school play about the creation of the American holiday Thanksgiving. I played a Native American and Abraham Lincoln.
Dreamed of becoming when I was little: A dinosaur.